Simha Dakini

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Name: Simha Dakini
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBZ63
Price: 115.00 USD
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	ZBZ63
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 3.7 inch
	Width: 2.3 inch
	Depth: 1.2 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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Embodied Power and Divine Fury

This exquisite copper sculpture, meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, captures the potent energy of a formidable Dakini. Its intricate details and radiant sheen speak to a rich spiritual heritage, offering a tangible connection to the profound symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. The dynamic pose of the figure, with its fierce countenance and outstretched limbs, embodies untamed power and the transformative force of spiritual practice. The surrounding aureole of flames suggests a divine aura, a manifestation of pure energy and enlightenment, reminiscent of the fiery wisdom attributed to deities who overcome obstacles and ignorance.

Symbolism of the Lion-Faced Dakini

The form depicted is often associated with the Lion-Faced Dakini, a wrathful manifestation of wisdom and compassion that can appear terrifying to the unenlightened but offers liberation to practitioners. Lions in many cultures, particularly in Buddhist iconography, symbolize royalty, strength, and the overcoming of fear. The lion's roar is often equated with the Dharma's teachings, which dispel ignorance. In this representation, the fierce aspect of the Dakini is a potent reminder that spiritual progress sometimes requires confronting and dismantling inner demons and external obstacles with unwavering resolve. The Dakini's posture, poised with one foot upon a prostrate figure, illustrates the subjugation of negative forces and the triumph of spiritual realization over illusion. This is a visual metaphor for transcending attachment, ego, and worldly distractions that hinder spiritual growth.

A Sacred Adornment

This small-sized statue is an ideal addition to any sacred space, altar, or personal sanctuary. Its manageable dimensions allow for placement in a variety of settings, while its striking presence commands attention. The choice of copper as the base material adds to its authenticity and vibrational quality, believed by many to enhance spiritual energies. The 24 Karat gold gilding elevates its aesthetic appeal and signifies purity, nobility, and the highest spiritual attainment. This piece is not merely an object of art; it is a conduit for contemplation, a reminder of the potent energies available to those who walk the spiritual path, and a testament to the enduring beauty of sacred craftsmanship. Its detailed rendering, from the expressive face to the symbolic accoutrements, invites deep reflection on the nature of consciousness and the journey towards liberation.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.